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Come To Think Of It: Is Brian Urlacher Done As a Chicago Bear?
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Mike Mulligan from the Sun-Times and WSCR-AM hinted at Urlacher being out at the end of the season in a column earlier this week. Urlacher's injury has him out for the season, and he will be 32 next year. While that's not exactly AARP age, it is getting up there for an NFL linebacker.
But would the Bears really cut ties with their most famous player? I say no way. Urlacher ...
Come To Think of It: Are The Blackhawks Better Or Worse Than Last Year?
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Bob Warja in NHL
Last season, the Chicago Blackhawks took a giant leap forward. Yes, not only in terms of their performance on the ice, but also in terms of winning back the hearts and minds of the fans.á
The old man, Chairman Dollar Bill Wirtz, passed away. John McDonough was brought in from the Cubs. Many of the old Hawk heroes were assigned to the role of ambassador. Scotty Bowman was brought in ...
Come To Think Of It: It’s Time The Dodgers Got Their Props
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
As the Los Angeles Dodgers finished their three-game sweep of the Cardinals, it occurred to me that this is one club whose success has seemed to be taken for granted.
Last year, as the Dodgers did the same to my Cubbies, most everything that was talked about and written seemed to focus on how poorly the Cubs played and very little, if any, respect was accorded the Dodgers for winning ...
Come to Think of It: The NFC North Is Now the QB Division
Posted: 9th October 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Whether it was called the NFC Central or the North, as it is today, this has traditionally been known as the ôblack and blueö division, primarily dominated by defensive-oriented teams throughout the years.
While defense still wins championships, the QB position has surprisingly become the dominant feature of the North.
Sure, the Packers had a fellow by the name of Brett Favre for many years, but even his Hall of Fame presence ...
Come To Think of It: Hey AtlantaùHave I Got a Deal for You!
Posted: 8th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
Dear Frank Wren,
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So I hear that you, as the Atlanta Braves GM, are desperately seeking a power-hitting right-handed bat in next yearÆs lineup. According to ESPNÆs Buster Olney, "Atlanta is expected by rival GMs to be very aggressive in its search for a right-handed hitter, whether it be a left or right fielder or a first or third baseman.ö
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Oh really, left field, eh? Is that so? Hmmm, thatÆs ironic because ...
Come to Think of It: Who Should Be the Next Cubs Manager?
Posted: 8th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
If 2010 is the last season of Lou PiniellaÆs managerial career, and all indications seem to point that direction, then the obvious question is who should take over the reigns when he leaves?
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To that end, I considered some candidates who may be available if and when Lou finally hangs æem up for good, and tried to document what I believe to be the pros and cons of each alternative.
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I would ...
Come To Think Of It…Take Heart, Cubs Fans: There Is Hope
Posted: 4th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
I know that being a fan of the Cubs may not seem to be a very hopeful situation right now. After all, the team is on the verge of completing what has been a very disappointing season, with seemingly little hope due to payroll inflexibility caused by expensive, long-term contracts.
But I'm here to tell you that all is not lost.
Yes, on the surface, things may look bleak. But when you ...
Come to Think of it: Felix Hernandez Is In For a King’s Ransom
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
ItÆs good to be king.
As Felix Hernandez is eventually going to discover, itÆs also good to be filthy rich.
Oh, not rich to you and I. Oh no, heÆs already beyond that. At $3.8 million this year, thatÆs already three times more than many of us will make in our lifetime.
But rich in the sense of taking-care-of-his-family-for-generations rich. Rich as in lighting-your-cigar-with-hundred-dollar-bills rich. Rich as inàalright, we get it already.
For young ...
Come to Think of It: Cubs Should Bring Rich Harden Back On One-Year Deal
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
According to most everything IÆve read or heard, it seems a foregone conclusion that Rich Harden wonÆt be wearingáaáCubs uniformánext year.
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But wait, not so fast. With HardenÆs history of injuries, I would be surprised if he received a multiple-year offer from anybody. If some team has a brain cramp and does so, then the Cubs will say goodbye. Otherwise, IÆd like to see him come back.
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I know the Cubs need ...
Come To Think of It: Cubs’ Giant-Killing Virtually Assures Winning Season
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
In a season filled with water-cooler tirades, outfielders forgetting how many outs there are, and runners left on base by the truckload, one positive note to this season does exist.
With the Cubs' third straight win over the San Francisco Giants today, they assured themselves that they will be no worse than a .500 team. And, assuming they win at least one more game, they are on the verge of ...